Does Great Clips pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Great Clips employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Great Clips. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Great Clips?

51% of Great Clips employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Great Clips 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Great Clips?

Hair Stylist (946) , Stylist (506) , Manager (363) , Hairstylist (250) , Salon Manager (231) , Assistant Manager (136) , General Manager (104) , Receptionist (98) , Hair Dresser/Stylist/Barber (66) , Store Manager (66) , Cosmetologist (53) , Licensed Cosmetologist (51) , Area Manager (44) , Front Desk Receptionist (32) , Stylist/Assistant Manager (32)

What are the pros of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

"I make good money working for Great Clips and look forward to working here for many more years." ((in 208 reviews)); "Great for people who don't like doing chemical services ( I'm one of them)." ((in 125 reviews)); "Great training and very stable." ((in 116 reviews)); "Flexible hours so I could go back to school and get a BA and an MA." ((in 112 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and plenty of customers makes time fly!" ((in 99 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Great Clips according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and they have a high turnover due to the drugs in and out the shop!" ((in 216 reviews)); "Poor management and little to no training" ((in 160 reviews)); "general managers do absolutely nothing (I saw my Gm do THREE haircuts my entire time working" ((in 91 reviews)); "There's no set schedule and it's against company policy to give you specific days off." ((in 47 reviews)); "Not enough weekend time off" ((in 40 reviews))

What are employees saying about Great Clips layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Great Clips layoffs and their outlook for job security at Great Clips in 2026.

Great Clips reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(4,141 total reviews)

Rob Goggins

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Great Clips has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Great Clips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews

5.0

Jun 5, 2017

Great salon to be apart of!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked for great clips for 12 years! Love the company. So many opportunities to move up in the company, great wage and bonus program.

Cons

Open 7 days a week

Great Clips Response

9y

We appreciate all that you and your team do in the salon to deliver the Great Clips brand. Thank you!

5.0

Jun 2, 2017

Great Place to Work and Grow...IT'S GONNA BE GREAT!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clientele Provided ~ If you are customer focused, friendly, enjoy a professional team environment and growth potential Great Clips is the place for you!

Cons

Not really ~ continued education is provided and you get paid to attend.

Great Clips Response

9y

We appreciate everything that you and your team do in the salon each day!

5.0

Jun 2, 2017

Amazing Company

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

As a stylist you are able to learn and grow with the company. Some franchise salon pay stylists for referrals

Cons

Not all owners are as amazing, kind, generous, and supportive of the entire team as the one I work for.

Great Clips Response

9y

Thank you for being part of a GREAT community of stylists and managers!

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